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Lee Harlin Bahan's avatar

I've been translating Petrarch all day. This sonnet feels like a personal treat for my efforts.

George Rafael's avatar

absolutely love it.

George Rafael's avatar

remember: the critic never pays for his own ticket.

A.V. Marraccini's avatar

Ironically I usually do! I absolutely did at NYCB lol.

George Rafael's avatar

me too, in the early days.

nowadays, reviewing books I have to play nice. so, if I don't like the book, I praise the jacket or the spine, the production values and might mention the actual text at the end.

Ken Gordon's avatar

"Nice spine!"

John Timpane's avatar

Amen, A.V.!